At their annual roundtable meeting this month, leaders of local Baptist associations in Illinois learned what churches around the country value most from their own associations. They also discussed revitalization, an urgent need at a time when many churches across the country are plateaued or declining. Revitalization is one of three key areas in which […]
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Statement on Structure and Staffing Changes at IBSA
IBSA to focus on church revitalization in 2020 Restructure of staff will focus on three key areas The process of preparing IBSA’s 2020 strategy and budget has led to some structure and staffing adjustments for the coming year. These adjustments are necessary in order to fund a new and much-needed church health and revitalization strategy, with […]
Illinois public schools to begin teaching LGBT history in 2020
Beginning next year, students at public schools in Illinois will study the role of LGBT people in U.S. and state history, after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a controversial measure into law Aug. 9. The new policy, which goes into effect July 1, 2020, affects students of all ages, although the state’s School Code stipulates that […]
Chair elected for retooled SBC committee
At its first meeting July 22, the new Credentials Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention elected Stacy Bramlett of Tennessee to serve as chair. The committee is charged with making inquiries and recommendations for action regarding sexual abuse, racism, or other issues that call a church’s relationship with the SBC into question. Bramlett is one […]
State funds earmarked for abortions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced July 18 that Illinois will not accept an estimated $2.4 million in federal funding, so that family planning clinics in the state can continue to offer abortion services. New federal regulations now bar clinics that receive Title X funding from providing abortions and abortion referrals. (Title X is a longstanding federal […]
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